Double-Sided Votive Relief (305-30 BCE)
This small double-sided votive relief, also known as a sculptor's trial piece or model, is a finely carved limestone flake (ostracon) from ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE).
Egyptian Ptolemaic Period
Items from the Ptolemaic Period (circa 332–30 BCE), when Greek rulers governed Egypt after Alexander the Great. This category blends Egyptian and Hellenistic influences, seen in art, coins, and royal artifacts.
Stela of Pasherienimhotep (145-100 BCE)
In ancient Egypt, stelae ensured the deceased’s memory and sustenance in the afterlife through offerings of bread, beer, and meat. This one, dedicated to Pasherienimhotep is a well preserved gem.
The Death of Cleopatra (1890 CE)
The Death of Cleopatra (1890) is a grand oil painting depicting Cleopatra VII’s tragic demise in the Great Temple at Philae.
Statuette of Isis and Horus (305-30 BCE)
A bronze figure from 305–30 BC, showing Isis holding infant Horus, cast with detailed features and a tang base.
Torso of Amenpayom (200-100 BCE)
A granodiorite torso from 200–100 BCE, depicting Amenpayom in a striding pose, carved with polished musculature and a back pillar.